I began with a base coat of Zoya Margo. I applied the vinyls (alternating the thick and thin versions every other nail) and carefully applied a coat of Zoya Payton before removing them. I finished everything off with a coat of Out The Door.

I wanted to see how they’d look matte, too! I do like the matte version but I prefer the shiny version a bit more.

Overall, I think these are easy to use and really versatile! I already have ideas on some other designs using them. What do you think? Have you tried using vinyls for nail art before? Talk to me in the comments!

Gorgeous duo– I prefer the shiny version, as well! I need to wear my Zoya holos again. I feel like I should say something about the vinyls, lol… They do look easy to use, like even I couldn’t mess them up?! 🙂

Ohhh tough call about the matte or glossy version. I think they both are great, but I like the matte just a tiny bit more. Seemed to bring out more deffinition in the design for me. I’ve only used vinyls once and really likes the outcome. I need to get some more in my stash. I only own chevron ones and while I like chevrons I dont want them for every manicure.

Thank you! 🙂 I want to try some of the other scattered holos with the other Entice creams now!

Windy Phillips

So I’ve only ever used the french manicure guides you can get at a drugstore (kiss or something, I think). I didn’t have super great results. I can never seem to get them to stick well enough to make a sharp clean line? Guess I need to look up some tutorials.

I’ve never used those before but I had a similar issue when using those binder reinforcement stickers before I tried out these kind of vinyls! Now the only ones I sometimes have trouble getting to stick are the full nail design guides ’cause I’ve only used them a couple of times and my nails are pretty curved so it’s tough around the tips. But individual piece vinyls like this are super easy!

Windy Phillips

So stupid question. These kind of vinyls are one-time use, right? Want to make sure I’m not a doof. May look into getting some and trying them. Which do you think is easier for a beginner vinyls or stamping (out of curiosity).

Yeah, since you put the polish over them they don’t really stick well enough to use again. I think that once you get the hang of it, stamping is easier because you don’t have to wait as long for the base to be fully dry and it’s not as finicky placing the vinyls BUT for a beginner I would say the vinyls are much easier since you can really only mess them up by not waiting long enough for the base to dry or by not pressing them on hard enough around the edges when applying, plus they’re a lot cheaper to get started with. Whereas stamping you have to get the technique down, learn which polishes work, buy the stamper (so many different kinds to decide from), the plates, etc.

Windy Phillips

Thanks for all the info! Also, I bet Blaze would work fab for this type of use. I have it on my toes right now (first time using it) and I am in love.